Voyage Europe 2016 Centre Académique de Lanaudière

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L’OPÉRA DE PARIS

The Paris Opera is a public building inspired by the Royal Academy of Music. Opéra de Paris Paris Opera offers opera concerts and plays.

The founder of the Paris Opera is Louis XIV. The Paris Opera is located on the Place de l‘Opéra.

NOTRE DAME DE PARIS

This old historical building is famous because of the story " The Hunchback of Notre Dame. " Notre-Dame de Paris is a cathedral.

On this building, we can look for different gargoyles.

The Hunchbac k of Notre- Dame

The Louvre

What can we visit at the Louvre Museum? We can see some sculptures, paintings and antique objects.

Where is it exactly? The Louvre is located in France in the city of Paris at 99 Rolivi Street.

When can I go there ? We can go to the Louvre Museum from 9AM until 6PM everyday, except on Tuesday.

Tell us about the history of the Louvre Museum? Built around 1190 by King Auguste, it was a military fortress. In the 14 th century, the Louvre was a palace and the home of King Charles V. In 1793, the Louvre became a museum.

Why is it considered one of the major attractions in Paris? Le Louvre is a major attraction because it is one of the world’s largest museums. It has 35,000 art objects one can visit. At this museum, we can see the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci

Champs-Élysées

What is the Avenue des Champs- Élysées? The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a popular street in Paris. It is 1.9 km long and 70 m wide.

What are the activities that take place there? It is known for its belles promenades.

Where is it exactly? This boulevard runs between the Place de la Concorde and Place Charles de Gaulle in the 8 th borough of Paris.

When can I go there? You can go there all the time because it is a street.

Tell us about the history of the Champs-Élysées? The Champs-Élysées and its gardens were originally laid out in 1667 by André Le Nôtre as an extension of the Tuileries Garden, the gardens of the Tuileries Palace, which has been built in 1564.

Why is it considered one of the major attractions in Paris? Because it is a very large and very artistic place.

L The Eiffel Towe r

Description: The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower of 324 m high. It was built by Gustave Eiffel for The World Fair of Paris in This tower remained the highest of the word during 41 years. Formerly, it was used for scientific experiments. Now, it is a transmitter of radio programs and broadcasts.

Floors: First floor: Located 57 meters above the ground, it allows a 360 degree view of Paris. It houses the restaurant ''58 Eiffel Tower' '. Second floor: It is located 115 meters from the ground and the view is better. It houses the restaurant 'Le Jules Verne' '. Third floor: It is located 276 meters above the ground.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde: It is located at the end of the Champs-Élysées La Place de la Concorde was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in Place de la Concorde has an octagonal shape and it is known for its iconic Obelisk. The activity that takes place is the Great Wheel, which is very popular in France.

CHAMPS DE MARS

Champs-de-Mars Champs-de-Mars is a vast public garden, completely opened and located in Paris in the 7 th district. Champs-de-Mars welcomes the Parisians and the tourists all year long around vast set (group) activities.

Champs-de-Mars: HISTORY Its name goes back to the time (weather) when inflexible Gallic resisted again and again the invaders that were the Roman. Champs-de-Mars is a place/name, generally urban making reference at the same time to the god Mars.

Europe Les aigles de remparts et les environs de Compiègne

Les aigles de remparts:

What is that place? Place where they present a theater of eagles.

What are the activities that take place there? Activities done at this place are: opera, jumping, cinema, television, reports, fashion photos, dinner- shows... But the main activity is the show with the eagles.

Where is it exactly? In Europe (France), town of Compiègne.

When can I go there? We are going in May 2016.

Tell us about the the history of that place. This company makes equestrian falconry since 15 years in Europe.It is a unique show, which teaches us on eagle history since centuries. There is a bird parade with horses, wolves and camels.

Why is it considered one of the major attractions? Because it is a unique show, it is a special attraction.

Les environs de Compiègne:

What is that place? Compiègne is a French municipality located in the department of the Oise.

Where is it exacty? The city of Compiègne is located downstream to the confluence of rivers Oise and Aisne, in the department of the Oise.

When can I go there? We are going in May 2016.

Tell us about the history of the place? Royal and imperial city, theater of major events of the history of France, it remains a city where life is enjoyable, attentive to maintain the memories of its rich past.